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Pre-Employment Background Investigations

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  1. Jul
    16, 2025
    Wed

    2025 Pre-Employment Background Investigations - Harlingen 7/16/25

    Available Seats: 22 of 35

    Cost: $370.00

    Credit Hours: 16

    Dates:
    July 16, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 17, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Harlingen Convention Center
    701 Harlingen Heights Dr.
    Ballroom A&B
    Harlingen, TX 78550

    Rationale: One of the most important issues in any police agency is the development and maintenance of a positive culture that is forward-looking and oriented toward the betterment of the community. This course focuses on best practices for conducting background investigations to ensure hiring the highest quality personnel best suited to work in the community. Information provided centers on sound investigative techniques that meet legal requirements for gathering and maintaining background information according to the EEOC. Overview: This is a 16-hour course presented over two days. This course provides practical instruction through historical stories, legal case studies, and question-and-answer sessions. It is designed for supervisors and any officer involved in the background process. Course Goals: At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

    • Identify necessary steps to conduct thorough background investigations.
    • Describe the types of information that should and should not be collected and retained in background investigations.
    • Define the legal requirements for conducting background investigations.
    Instructor: Chris Bratton Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.

  2. Aug
    11, 2025
    Mon

    2025 Pre-Employment Background Investigations - Rosenberg 8/11/25

    Available Seats: 18 of 35

    Cost: $370.00

    Credit Hours: 16

    Dates:
    August 11, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    August 12, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Rosenberg Police Department (40) map
    Rosenberg Civic Center
    3825 SH 36
    Rosenberg, TX 77471

    Rationale: One of the most important issues in any police agency is the development and maintenance of a positive culture that is forward-looking and oriented toward the betterment of the community. This course focuses on best practices for conducting background investigations to ensure hiring the highest quality personnel best suited to work in the community. Information provided centers on sound investigative techniques that meet legal requirements for gathering and maintaining background information according to the EEOC. Overview: This is a 16-hour course presented over two days. This course provides practical instruction through historical stories, legal case studies, and question-and-answer sessions. It is designed for supervisors and any officer involved in the background process. Course Goals: At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

    • Identify necessary steps to conduct thorough background investigations.
    • Describe the types of information that should and should not be collected and retained in background investigations.
    • Define the legal requirements for conducting background investigations.
    Instructor: Chris Bratton Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.

  3. Oct
    8, 2025
    Wed

    2025 Pre-Employment Background Investigations - Pasadena 10/8/25

    Available Seats: 27 of 40

    Cost: $370.00

    Credit Hours: 16

    Dates:
    October 8, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    October 9, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Pasadena Police Department (68) map
    Academy
    6052 Genoa Red Bluff Rd
    Pasadena, TX 77507

    Rationale: One of the most important issues in any police agency is the development and maintenance of a positive culture that is forward-looking and oriented toward the betterment of the community. This course focuses on best practices for conducting background investigations to ensure hiring the highest quality personnel best suited to work in the community. Information provided centers on sound investigative techniques that meet legal requirements for gathering and maintaining background information according to the EEOC. Overview: This is a 16-hour course presented over two days. This course provides practical instruction through historical stories, legal case studies, and question-and-answer sessions. It is designed for supervisors and any officer involved in the background process. Course Goals: At the conclusion of this course, the participant will:

    • Identify necessary steps to conduct thorough background investigations.
    • Describe the types of information that should and should not be collected and retained in background investigations.
    • Define the legal requirements for conducting background investigations.
    Instructor: Chris Bratton Chief Chris Bratton (ret.) has been a peace officer for over 50 years. After retiring from the Round Rock, Texas Police Department, he was the Police Chief for the Elgin, Texas Police Department. He has his bachelor's degree in the administration of law enforcement and his master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. He is also a graduate of the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, LEMIT, and other executive leadership programs.

  4. Mar
    4, 2026
    Wed

    2026 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Pleasanton 3/4-5/26

    Available Seats: 50 of 50

    Cost: $370.00

    Credit Hours: 16

    Dates:
    March 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    March 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Pleasonton Civic Center (50) map
    115 N. Main Street
    Pleasonton, TX 78064

  5. Jul
    21, 2026
    Tue

    2026 Pre Employment Background Investigations, Texas City 7/21-22/26

    Available Seats: 50 of 50

    Cost: $370.00

    Credit Hours: 16

    Dates:
    July 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    July 22, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Texas City Police Department (45) map
    1004 9th Avenue North
    Texas City, TX 77590

  6. Sep
    23, 2026
    Wed

    2026 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Tyler Junior College LE Academy 9/23-24/26

    Available Seats: 50 of 50

    Cost: $370.00

    Credit Hours: 16

    Dates:
    September 23, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    September 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Tyler Junior College Law Enforcement Academy (50) map
    Regional Training Development Complex
    1530 S SW Loop 323
    Tyler, TX 75701

    Room: Room 104

  7. Nov
    18, 2026
    Wed

    2026 Pre-Employment Background Investigations, Waxahachie 11/18-19/26

    Available Seats: 36 of 36

    Cost: $370.00

    Credit Hours: 16

    Dates:
    November 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    November 19, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Waxahachie Police Department (32-34) map
    Training Room (off the front lobby of PD)
    630 Farley St
    Waxahachie , TX 75165

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